DHAKA: US Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert F. Ichord will visit Bangladesh from may 7 to 10. 

The US embassy, in Dhaka made the announcement through a press release Wednesday.

Robert F. Ichord serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Energy Resources. 

He is responsible for promoting the transformation of energy systems to achieve greater efficiency and cleaner performance through use of market forces and innovative financing approaches.

During his visit to Bangladesh, he will hold meetings and discussions with government officials in the energy sector. 

During the meetings, he will discuss ways for ensuring energy access by all by 2030, doubling the rate of energy efficiency, and also doubling the share of renewable energy in the total energy generation.  

BDST: 1221 HRS, MAY 7, 2014